The Cape Wheel

The Cape Wheel Our Cape Wheel is a giant observation wheel that offers a spectacular 360° panoramic view of Cape Town from the iconic and vibrant V&A Waterfront precinct.
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Your viewing experience across the Mother City includes Table Mountain, Robben Island, Cape Town City skyline, Paarl Mountains, and the Cape Town Stadium. The Cape Wheel offers 30 fully enclosed air conditioned cabins that will take you 40 metres above the ground in safety and comfort on the 12 - 15 minute, 4 revolution ride. The wheel also offers two wheelchair friendly and accessible cabins.

There’s nothing quite like making memories together. 💙🎡✨Bring the whole family, make a day of it, and create moments you...
03/09/2026

There’s nothing quite like making memories together. 💙
🎡✨

Bring the whole family, make a day of it, and create moments you’ll be talking about long after the ride ends.

Book your ride online via the link in bio or visit our ticket booth 🔗

28/08/2026

Let's back our Boys! Show your Green and Gold spirit at the Cape Wheel this Saturday 🇿🇦💚💛

The Boks are taking on the All Blacks in Cape Town, and we’re getting behind the boys! 🏉

Visit the Cape Wheel in your Green and Gold and enjoy your ride for HALF PRICE 🎡

Tag your crew and make a day of it at the V&A Waterfront before the big game 👇🏽

Purchase your ticket at the Cape Wheel 🎡

Valid Saturday, 29 August 2026 only.
Promotion applies to Standard Ride Tickets purchased at the ticket office.
T&Cs apply.

Show your Green and Gold spirit at the Cape Wheel this Saturday 🇿🇦💚💛The Boks are taking on the All Blacks in Cape Town, ...
25/08/2026

Show your Green and Gold spirit at the Cape Wheel this Saturday 🇿🇦💚💛

The Boks are taking on the All Blacks in Cape Town, and we’re getting behind the boys! 🏉

Visit the Cape Wheel in your Green and Gold and enjoy your ride for HALF PRICE 🎡

Tag your crew and make a day of it at the V&A Waterfront before the big game 👇🏽

Purchase your ticket at the Cape Wheel 🎡

Valid Saturday, 29 August 2026 only.
Promotion applies to Standard Ride Tickets purchased at the ticket office.
T&Cs apply.

Show your Stormers spirit at the Cape Wheel this Friday 💙Visit the Cape Wheel in your Stormers supporters gear and enjoy...
05/08/2026

Show your Stormers spirit at the Cape Wheel this Friday 💙

Visit the Cape Wheel in your Stormers supporters gear and enjoy your ride for HALF PRICE 🎡

Tag your adventure crew and make a day of it at the V&A Waterfront 👇🏽

Purchase your ticket at the Cape Wheel 🎡

Valid Friday , 7 August 2026 only.
Promotion applies to Standard Ride Tickets purchased at the ticket office.
T&Cs apply.

Another year older deserves more than just cake 🎂If you're celebrating a birthday soon, here's why the Cape Wheel should...
28/07/2026

Another year older deserves more than just cake 🎂

If you're celebrating a birthday soon, here's why the Cape Wheel should be on your birthday bucket list:
🎡 Your birthday ride is FREE
🎡 Unforgettable 360° views of Cape Town
🎡 The perfect outing with friends, family or your special someone
🎡 Birthday photos you'll actually want to keep
🎡 A celebration that turns into a full day of adventure at the V&A Waterfront

Ready to celebrate above the city?

Join our Birthday Club and claim your complimentary birthday ride via the link in our bio.

24/07/2026

Did someone say FREE birthday ride? We asked our guests and they knew exactly how to celebrate. 🎡

Here’s how to claim your complimentary birthday spin:

Join our Birthday Club 🔗
1️⃣ Sign up via the link in our bio before your birthday.
2️⃣ On your birthday, you’ll receive a complimentary ticket via email, valid for 30 days.

OR Visit us on your birthday 🎈
No sign-up needed! Simply visit the Cape Wheel on your birthday with a valid RSA ID or passport and enjoy your complimentary ride on the day.

Tag someone with a birthday coming up! 🥳

Besties on board. 🎡🤍The catch-ups are better with a view. Grab your favourite people, take a ride above the V&A Waterfro...
17/07/2026

Besties on board. 🎡🤍
The catch-ups are better with a view. Grab your favourite people, take a ride above the V&A Waterfront and make the most of Cape Town's winter skies.

Book your tickets online at the link in bio or at the ticket office. 🔗

Best views from the Cape Wheel 👀40 metres above the city you'll spot:🏔️ Table Mountain⛰️ Signal Hill⚓ The V&A Waterfront...
14/07/2026

Best views from the Cape Wheel 👀

40 metres above the city you'll spot:
🏔️ Table Mountain
⛰️ Signal Hill
⚓ The V&A Waterfront
🌊 The Atlantic Ocean
🏟️ Cape Town Stadium

How many can you tick off in one rotation?

Book your tickets online at the link in bio or at the ticket office 🔗

11/07/2026

Your winter could look like this...

Take in 360° views of Cape Town, soak up the winter sunshine and make the most of the season from 40 metres above the V&A Waterfront.

Book your tickets online at the link in bio or at the ticket office 🔗

Schools out and sky high adventures are in! 🤩Don’t forget, kids under 4 years old ride the Cape Wheel for free and under...
01/07/2026

Schools out and sky high adventures are in! 🤩

Don’t forget, kids under 4 years old ride the Cape Wheel for free and under 17 years old get a special price of R95.

Sweeten the deal with your Mini Explorer passport which you can collect at the V&A information kiosk. Collect a special Cape Wheel sticker at our ticket office before you hop aboard 🎡

Let the holiday adventures begin! 🚀

Address

V&A Waterfront
Cape Town
8001

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 22:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 22:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 22:00
Thursday 10:00 - 22:00
Friday 10:00 - 22:00
Saturday 10:00 - 22:00
Sunday 10:00 - 22:00

Telephone

+27874700696

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